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High School Football: Traditions

Davis High School senior tackle Mathew Wittmayer, left, and Downey High School senior tackle Kelly Peters, right, compete this season to settle their school's rivalry and claim the Block D trophy. Downey is currently in possession of the trophy and is painted their school colors. Photographed in the Bee studio Tuesday August 13, 2013.
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Members of the Central Catholic High School Raiders, go over goals they wish to accomplish for the 2013 season during a captains meeting prior to Monday morning's midnight practice, among the goals, another State Championship.
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Offensive lineman, Billy Sharmoug #55, for Manteca High School has been selected "team shepherd," responsible for the "shepherd's staff" tradition that is carried onto the playing field at each game. Names of previous team shepherds are wrapped around the the handle.
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Offensive lineman, Billy Sharmoug #55, for Manteca High School has been selected "team shepherd," responsible for the "shepherd's staff" tradition that is carried onto the playing field at each game. Names of previous team shepherds are wrapped around the the handle.
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Offensive lineman, Billy Sharmoug #55, for Manteca High School has been selected "team shepherd," responsible for the "shepherd's staff" tradition that is carried onto the playing field at each game. Names of previous team shepherds are wrapped around the the handle.
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Offensive lineman, Billy Sharmoug #55, for Manteca High School has been selected "team shepherd," responsible for the "shepherd's staff" tradition that is carried onto the playing field at each game. Names of previous team shepherds are wrapped around the the handle.
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Steven Machado from Orestimba, The Chief and Isaiah Figueroa from Gustine (8-14-13) at the Orestimba office. The Chief, sculptured by Matt Welter in 1987 has become a tradition for the Gustine and Newman rivals to keep him at their campus depending on which team wins.
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Steven Machado from Orestimba, The Chief and Isaiah Figueroa from Gustine (8-14-13) at the Orestimba office. The Chief, sculptured by Matt Welter in 1987 has become a tradition for the Gustine and Newman rivals to keep him at their campus depending on which team wins.
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Steven Machado from Newman, The Chief and Isaiah Figueroa from Gustine (8-14-13) at the Orestimba office in Newman. The Chief, sculptured by Matt Welter in 1987 has become a tradition for the Gustine and Newman rivals to keep him at their campus depending on which team wins.
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The Chief, sculptured by Matt Welter in 1987 has become a tradition for the Gustine and Newman rivals to keep him at their campus depending on which team wins.
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The Chief, sculptured by Matt Welter in 1987 has become a tradition for the Gustine and Newman rivals to keep him at their campus depending on who wins.
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Andre Edwards, 18, of Modesto Christian High School Football practices the sword (8-13-13) tradition. The tradition at MC is to plunge the sword into the ground before kickoff.
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Andre Edwards, 18, of Modesto Christian High School Football with the sword (8-13-13). The tradition at MC is to plunge the sword into the ground before kickoff.
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Andre Edwards, 18, of Modesto Christian High School Football practices the sword (8-13-13) tradition. The tradition at MC is to plunge the sword into the ground before kickoff.
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Andre Edwards, 18, of Modesto Christian High School Football with the sword (8-13-13). The tradition at MC is to plunge the sword into the ground before kickoff.
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Andre Edwards, 18, of Modesto Christian High School Football practices the sword (8-13-13) tradition. The tradition at MC is to plunge the sword into the ground before kickoff.
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The team greets assistant coach Marcus Whitten as he approaches the outdoor patio. Gregori football varsity team gathers for a traditional wing eating meal. (8-7-13)
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Bryan Collyer, tries a blazin' chicken wing, one of his order of thirty-five. Gregori football varsity team gathers for a traditional wing eating meal. (8-7-13)
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At far right, Ryan Garrett (73), slaps the "B" followed by Paul Fagbamila (20), and Dennis Orzhekhovsky (52). One of the traditions at Beyer is to slap the "B" as they leave the locker room in a file photo shot in August.
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At far right, Ryan Garrett, #73, slaps the "B" followed by Paul Fagbamila, #20, and Dennis Orzhekhovsky, #52. One of the traditions at Beyer is to slap the "B" as they leave the room. (8-7-13)
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Ryan Garrett, #73, Dennis Orzhekovsky, #52, Paul Fagbamila, #20 in their football room where they watch football footage, go over plays, and prepare for the game. One of the traditions at Beyer is to slap the "B" as they leave the room. (8-7-13)
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One of the traditions at Beyer is to slap the "B" as they leave the room. (8-7-13)
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Governor's hat shot by Marci Stenberg
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Merced High football team tradition: pride drill. Pictured at the school Friday.
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Merced High football team tradition: pride drill. Pictured at the school Friday.
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Atwater High's football players tradition is to touch a sign above the door before entering the field for a game.
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This is what the Hilimar High School football team sees each time in leaves the locker room.
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The S above Dunlavy Field at Sonora High School in Sonora, Ca. is pictured on Wednesday (08-07-13). For high school football tab.
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